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Joshua 7:13
Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel,There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.

Exodus 19:10-15
And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes, …

Leviticus 10:3
Then Moses said unto Aaron, Thisis it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.

the Lord

Joshua 3:13,15
And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest in the waters of Jordan,that the waters of Jordan shall be cut offfrom the waters that come down from above; and they shall stand upon an heap…

Psalm 86:10
For thouart great, and doest wondrous things: thouart God alone.

Psalm 114:1-7
When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language; …

“Consecrate yourselves
Consecration involves setting oneself apart for a holy purpose. In the Old Testament, this often included rituals such as washing clothes, abstaining from certain activities, and offering sacrifices. This act of consecration signifies spiritual preparation and purification, emphasizing the need for holiness when approaching God. It reflects the broader biblical theme of sanctification, seen in passages likeLeviticus 20:7-8 and1 Peter 1:15-16.

for tomorrow
The specific timing indicates an imminent divine action. It underscores the urgency and immediacy of God's plans. This phrase also highlights the faith required to trust in God's timing, as seen in other biblical narratives where God acts at a specific moment, such as the Exodus from Egypt.

the LORD will do wonders among you.”
The term "wonders" refers to miraculous acts that demonstrate God's power and presence. In the context of Israel's history, this includes events like the parting of the Red Sea and the plagues in Egypt. These wonders serve as signs of God's covenant faithfulness and His ability to fulfill His promises. The anticipation of wonders also points to the New Testament, where Jesus performs miracles, affirming His divine authority and foreshadowing the ultimate wonder of His resurrection.

- The scene sits at the east bank of the Jordan, Israel camped and waiting to enter the promised land (Joshua 3:1). The command flows through Joshua, the leader God personally appointed after Moses (Deuteronomy 31:7–8: “Be strong and courageous… the LORD Himself goes before you”).

- Joshua speaks with delegated authority; obedience to him equals obedience to the Lord who commissioned him (cf.Hebrews 13:17: “Obey your leaders and submit to them”).

- God regularly directs His people through clear, recognizable leadership, underscoring the order and unity He desires in His covenant community.

- “Consecrate” means to set apart for sacred use, and in Israel’s context it usually involved:

• washing clothes and body (Exodus 19:10–11),

• abstaining from everyday distractions,

• sincere repentance from sin.

- The call is both external and internal.Leviticus 20:7–8 urges, “Consecrate yourselves… and be holy,” reminding them that personal holiness matters before public victory.

- New-covenant echoes reinforce the same heart posture:2 Corinthians 7:1 urges believers to “purify ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”

- God’s pattern is consistent—He invites His people to prepare spiritually before He displays His power.

- The word “tomorrow” plants concrete expectation. God is not vague; He sets a timetable that tests faith.

- “The LORD” (Yahweh) is the sole source of the coming miracle. Nothing hinges on Israel’s prowess; everything hinges on His promise.Psalm 77:14 testifies, “You are the God who works wonders.”

- “Wonders” points immediately to the Jordan’s waters parting (Joshua 3:13, 16) and ultimately to every supernatural act God performs for His people (Joshua 4:23: “the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you”).

- The sequence matters: consecration first, divine wonder next. Holiness never earns miracles, yet wholehearted surrender aligns the people to witness what God already intends to do (Ephesians 3:20 affirms He “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine”).

- The promise fuels courage; tomorrow’s miracle will validate God’s presence and embolden Israel for the larger conquest.

Joshua 3:5 calls God’s people to deliberate spiritual preparation (“Consecrate yourselves”) under recognized leadership, with the assured expectation that God will intervene powerfully (“tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you”). The verse teaches that holiness precedes breakthrough, obedience precedes victory, and the living God still delights to prove His might on behalf of a consecrated people.